Nairobi: Lake Naivasha Boat Ride & Crescent Island Tour

Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, about 1.5–2 hours from Nairobi. It’s famous for birdlife, hippos, and scenic views.
Lake Naivasha Boat Ride & Crescent Island (Kenya)
Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, about 1.5–2 hours from Nairobi. It’s famous for birdlife, hippos, and scenic views.

Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Boat rides usually start from resorts or public jetties around the lake.
During the ride, you can see hippos, fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, and other water birds.
The ride is calm and great for photography and nature viewing.
Boat trips typically last 30–60 minutes, depending on the route.

Crescent Island Game Sanctuary
Crescent Island is a private wildlife sanctuary located on the lake.
You can reach it by boat from the mainland.
It offers a guided or self-guided walking safari.
Animals you may see include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, and waterbucks.
There are no predators, so it’s safe to walk among the animals.
The island also has stunning views of the lake and surrounding hills.

Why Visit Both Together?
The boat ride is often combined with a visit to Crescent Island.
You get both water wildlife (hippos and birds) and a walking safari in one trip.
It’s ideal for families, students, and first-time visitors to Kenya.

What to Carry
Comfortable walking shoes
Hat and sunscreen
Light jacket
Drinking water
Camera or phone
Cash for park and boat fees

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